Water cycle models

During English lessons, we are writing our own guided tours all about water. Today we looked at the water cycle and created our own models. We included key words such as – evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. We have placed our water cycles on the window and will be looking Read more

Transparent, translucent or opaque?

During science this week, we carried out an investigation to see which materials let light through. We tested different materials at a set distance from a torch. After discussion of their findings, the children sorted the materials into transparent, translucent and opaque. We then looked at three images connected to Read more

Rock Cycle

During our Science lesson, we used playdough to help understand the rock cycle. We make igneous rock, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rock. We explained each stage using scientific vocabulary.

Pavilions

Year 4 were set the task to build a pavilion for their chosen endangered animals. It needed to include a sheltered area and some fun things for their animals to play with. It also needed to include a gate for the animals to enter into. I think you will agree Read more

A trip to the Jungle

This half term Year 4 will be writing their own stories that are inspired by the book ‘The Jungle book.’ Yesterday we took a trip to the Jungle and used a ‘Fantastic’ sheet to write down things we could hear, see, smell, touch and we also thought about how we Read more

French day

Year 4 Hawthorn had an amazing day last Thursday on French day. We started the day with a french breakfast whilst watching a french cartoon. We then looked at where France is and learnt some interesting facts about France. Next week enjoyed learning a French dance. We then went into Read more